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John Speed, 1627, A Prospect Most Famous Parts of World

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MAP OF GERMANY NEWLY AUGMENTED BY JOHN SPEED: 1626. Copper engraving, published (probably) at Th.Bassett U. R.Chiswell, London 1676, from A Prospect Of The Most Famous Parts of the World, containing an upper border of vignettes of cities, with vi

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World.- Speed (John) A New and Accurat Map of the World Drawne according to ye truest Descriptions: World.- Speed (John) A New and Accurat Map of the World Drawne according to ye truest Descriptions latest Discoveries & best observations yt have beene made by English or Strangers, double-hemisphere

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[Maps & Atlases] S(peed)., J(ohn). America with those known parts in that unknowne worlde both: [Maps & Atlases] S(peed)., J(ohn). America with those known parts in that unknowne worlde both people and manner of buildings... (London): G(eorge). Humble, 1626 (but 1627). Engraved map with hand-col

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John Speed 1676 Map of Virginia, Maryland, and Chesapeake Bay: A MAP OF VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND by John Speed, 1676, engraved by Francis Lamb. London: Thomas Basset and Richard Chiswell. Hand colored. In addition to showing parts of Virginia and Maryland, the map a

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John Speed (1552 â€“ 1629) A new and Accvrat Map of the world 1651: Description: John Speed (1552 â€“ 1629) A new and Accvrat Map of the world 1651 Measurement approximate:Material: Paper

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MAP: SPEED, John:: MAP: SPEED, John: MAP: SPEED, John: Cambridgshire described with the devision of the hundreds, the townes situation with the Armes of the Colleges of that famous Universiti ... 1610, hand coloured wit

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Rare 1721 John Senex "A New Map Of The World": DESCRIPTION: Rare antique engraved map by John Senex entitled "A New Map of the World" depicting California as an island and with parts of the world still unmapped. Further featuring hand coloring, fo

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Raleigh (Sir Walter).- Ross (Alexander) The History of the world: the second part, in six books:: Raleigh (Sir Walter).- Ross (Alexander) The History of the world: the second part, in six books: being a continuation of the famous history of Sir Walter Raleigh, Knight: beginning where he left, 2 pa

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1801 Hemispherical World Map: Author: Walker Title: 1801 Hemispherical World Map Medium: Ink on PaperDimensions: 15.5"X8.5" Hemispherical World Map dated 1801. Part of the 3rd edition of the Universal Gazetteer. Published by John

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Travel to the moon.- Wilkins (John) A Discovery of a New World... in the Moon, 2 parts in 1, fourth: Travel to the moon.- Wilkins (John) A Discovery of a New World... in the Moon, 2 parts in 1, fourth edition, engraved additional title, woodcut illustrations, light marginal browning, contemporary cal

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1890 Map of Texas: Author: Gaskell Title: 1890 Map of Texas Medium: Ink on Paper Dimensions: 21.5"X13.5" Map of Texas dated 1890. This double folio map was part of Gaskell's Atlas of the World. Published by John F. Wait

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Botero Relations of the Most Famous Kingdoms: Botero, Giovanni. "Relations of the Most Famous Kingdoms and Common-Wealths Throughout the World" translated to English by R.J. with "additions and amendments". London; John Haviland, 1630. Full panel

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MAP - Mexico, Belize & Guatemala. Pinkerton: Mexico, Belize & Guatemala. John Pinkerton, Spanish Dominions in North America Middle Part, 1811 (dated). Hand Color. This large, handsome map covers the southern part of Mexico with the Yucatan penin

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John Speed, 1627, A Prospect Most Famous Parts of World

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John Speed. A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, 1627. Complete with 22 maps viz: A New and Accurate Map of the World, Asia, Africa, Europe, America, Grecia, Roman Empire, Germanie, Bohemia, France, Belgia, Spaine, Italie, Hungarie, Denmarke, Poland, Persia, Turkish Empire, the Kingdoms of China, Tartaria, Sommer Islands, and the Civil Wars of England, Wales & Ireland.

Author: John Speed (British, Farndon, Cheshire 1551/52-1629 London)
Printer: John Dawson (London)
Publisher: George Humble (London)
Date: 1627
Medium: Engraving and etching
Dimension: Appx 16 1/2" x 12" x 1 1/8"
Condition: Maps and pages show warping and some discoloration from water, binding is loose with front cover detached. The etchings are generally crisp and well preserved.

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John Speed, 1627, A Prospect Most Famous Parts of World

Name: John Speed, 1627, A Prospect Most Famous Parts of World
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